It's Not About The Money

This week I am chatting with Carol, one of my fabulous Kite Masterminders. Carol shares with us how she created a financial plan to retire in 10 years. In this episode: The importance of collective support and collaboration How Carol went from worrying about closing her new business to growing her income, profit, and wealth Why the emotional steps were just as important as the practical ones How C...

This week we are joined by Aaron Wood of Blaser Mills. Aaron is a Trademark Attorney and IP specialist. Recently nominated as IP Practitioner of the Year, Aaron joins us to talk about how and why we should be protecting our businesses and brand. We discuss how the value of your business is stored within your intellectual property and what would happen if you didn't have the protection of that IP i...

This week we are talking about our 3 major rules to stop getting into debt or going back into debt. Debt as a word carries so much power and negativity. We often focus on the practical steps to pay off our debt but without focusing on the beliefs we have around money, breaking the habit loop to stay out of debt is difficult.   In this episode: Journal prompts to help understand your core beliefs a...

In this week's episode we are looking at emergency funds and why I don't believe emergency funds work for people. The phrases "emergency fund" and "rainy day fund" historically have a very negative attachment that can leave people struggling to spend it even when they need to. We are going to explore what you should be setting up instead. In this episode: What does the phrase "emergency fund" actu...

Today we are talking to Maike Currie, the Investment Director for Fidelity International, a company working hard to help build better financial futures. By the time a woman reaches her 50's, it is expected that the gap in her pension pot versus that of her male counterpart will be around £100,000. Maike has been researching the impact of Covid-19 on women's finances. Most furloughed employees were...

This week we are exploring money tips for parents with Laura Weston of Savvy Peacocks. With a background of 20 years in the banking and finance industry, Laura's mission is to now breakdown the taboo subject of money, helping parents to display the right money habits to help children's financial education. With only 67% of financial literacy in the UK and no financial education in the curriculum,...

In this week's live episode, I am joined by Patricia Lohan, a Feng Shui expert. Feng Shui translates as good health and harvest. It is not about throwing out everything out or moving home but about creating an energetic balance. Today we talk about tips for creating wealth, prosperity and abundance in our home and business.   In this episode: Your office is a vision board for what you want in busi...

In today's podcast we are talking about financial coaching and how it is different from financial planning and advice. What is financial coaching and why is it so important?   In this episode: The difference between financial coaching, financial advice, and financial planning The power of understanding our thoughts, fears and behaviours How having a money day can be transformative Bringing curiosi...

Today we are talking to Catherine Thomas-Humphreys who is a Financial Advisor and who has just graduated from our Certified Financial Coaching program. It was interesting to talk about the difference between giving financial advice and financial coaching with the impact that both have on society. Catherine shared how she overcame awkward conversations around fee disclosure with her clients by the...

In today's episode we are talking about the top 3 budgeting tips that everyone should know. This week we are joined by Edoardo Moreni, CEO of Emma, the money aggregator app giving users insights into their spending habits and helping them to manage their finances. In this episode: Edoardo's journey into building the Emma app How creating an app helped Edoardo improve his own financial situation Su...

In this week's episode I am joined by Dr. Brad Klontz, Financial Planner and Financial Psychologist. Dr. Brad is a clinical psychologist who became interested in the psychology around money after losing money during the dot com downturn. In this episode: The growing field of financial psychology Mis-conceptions around wealth Busting the belief that you must take risks to make money Changing our mo...

In today's episode we are talking to Katy Hill about turning a passion and purpose into profit. You may remember Katy from "Blue Peter" and Saturday morning television show "Live and Kicking". Katy's business is all about helping people achieving their limitless lives. In this episode: Fulfilment is not a destination Legacies and inspiring others Living according to your values and being clear on...

In today's episode we are talking about money saving apps and top tips. I am joined by Jordon Cox who is better known as Britain's Coupon Kid. In this episode: Money saving app recommendations Savings tips for your food shopping Money saving and sustainability in reducing food waste Cashback and comparison websites Deal stacking   Resources: Join  The Money Circle membership Book in a complimentar...

In today's episode we are focusing on co-dependency. I am joined by Chantel Chapman who co-developed the Trauma of Money Method which is Canada's only accredited course that certifies professionals in facilitating healing around trauma and money.   In this episode: The Trauma of Money Method Intergenerational trauma and beliefs Trauma and its affect on your thoughts and behaviours Societal influen...

Today's episode is such an important subject and one that's really close to my heart. This conversation today is all about the signs of financial abuse. Today I am joined by Financial Abuse Specialist Michelle Hoskin, aka Little Miss Woww. In this episode: What is Financial Abuse? The stats Red Flags to be aware of Elderly Abuse Narcissism How to approach a situation What to do if you need help  ...

Welcome to this bonus episode in celebration of Valentine's Day. Today we are sharing more real money stories, and I am joined by Lucy Parsons from our very own community. In this episode: How Money Narratives have influenced Lucy's experiences with money How we are shaped by inter-generational Money Narratives The steps Lucy has taken to explore her own Money Narratives The practical steps to exp...

On today's episode, I'm going to be talking to Dr. Joanna Martin about how to create impact without burnout. Joanna is the  founder of One of Many. In this episode: The power of Collaboration The 3 Choices we make The Soft Powertypes How to recognise the Signs of burnout Your Overwhelm First Aid Kit   Resources: Join  The Money Circle membership Join Catherine's FREE  Facebook Group My  Online Cou...

Today is very special as I am interviewing the world renowned Mike Michalowicz, who is the author and founder of Profit First. One of the main aspects of money when we're running a business is how do we put profit first and pay ourselves first? How do we go about making profit in our business? In this episode: Why putting profit first will revolutionise your business and life How to use the profit...

In this bonus episode I am joined by Anna Parker-Naples to share her steps to exploding profit through podcasting. Having reached over 100k downloads on our podcast this week, I can hands down say that Anna's expertise has been invaluable. In this episode: Why Anna started podcasting Why podcasting is the biggest growing marketing medium Anna's 8 Steps to Explode Your Profits through Podcasting A...

Today I'm really delighted to be joined by Tamsin Caine from Smart Divorce to talk about how to prepare financially for divorce. In this episode: What am I going to do for money? Where am I going to live? What about the children? Should I use a lawyer? Do I need a financial plan? What about pensions? What not to do Emotional Support & Financial Abuse   Resources: Join  The Money Circle membership...

As we finish up with our real money stories series, this week we are focusing on the money narrative: You don't spend what you don't have. If you have taken our free money quiz and your result was future planner, this is likely you! In this episode: Jo speaks with us about her early money narratives How the narrative Jo heard growing up affected her relationship with money How this relationship ha...

Lynn Beattie is a personal finance expert, the founder of the Mrs Mummypenny blog , author of The Money Guide to Transform Your Life , and The Mrs Mummypenny Talks podcast. In this episode: Lynn's personal money story How Lynn cleared £16k debt in just 2 years The impact that trauma has on your relationship with money What trauma is and how it affects your money relationship The practical and emot...

I've known Kerry Lewis for some time now, and in Kerry's story we really start to talk about the cycle of over giving. This is a really important subject, especially for women because we are naturally over givers. If you: Undercharge Give away too much of our time Feel deep guilt and shame about spending on ourselves Then you'll pick up some real golden nuggets about this over giving relationship...

One of the biggest challenges that I have faced growing my business and knowing how to stay focused and motivated – and I hear this all the time from people that I work with – is that we get really overwhelmed really quickly.   In this episode: I share a really simple exercise you can use to stay focused & motivated in 2021 I share my favourite personal and business planners Questions you can jour...

In the second of our real money stories series I speak with Leah Trueman about being financially dependent. In this episode: What is financial dependence Why and how financial dependence can happen When financial dependence comes from a loving place, and When financial dependence can sadly become financial abuse   Resources: Join  The low cost Money Circle membership The Kite Mastermind: Where wom...